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Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) is a 1996 Act that provides for federal regulation of pesticide distribution, sale, and use. Any pesticides that are sold in the United States are required to be registered by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In order for the EPA to register a pesticide, it must be shown by the...
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Driving conditions in the winter months can be full of treacherous hazards including, winter ice, poor visibility, strong winds, snow, rain, and more. Each weather condition and the risks involved with driving in each specific condition are...Learn more

Driving Safety - Defensive Driving in a Dangerous World is the most comprehensive general driving safety video currently available. This program was released by Black Mountain Safety & Health, Inc. on June 16th, 2006. If your trainees are tired...Learn more

The most dangerous activity you do on a daily basis is driving or riding in a vehicle. In this safety video, you will learn defensive driving techniques to help you and your passengers arrive safely to your destination.We offer Risk Management...Learn more

People who text and drive are 23 time more likely to have and accident. So how do we overcome this huge social problem. Simply telling people not to communicate while driving clearly isn’t working. Fortunately, there are some safe alternatives that...Learn more

The serious road injury rate could be halved if more people clicked into their seat belt before they took to the highway. Make sure that your belt is going to protect you in an accident by adjusting it for a correct fit. You can do this by pulling...Learn more

Driver distraction is a major source of accidents. You may feel that you can change a CD, eat your breakfast or apply your lipstick and still maintain your driving focus, but your are wrong. When behind the wheel, you need to eliminate all...Learn more

How often have you read a portion of a book without taking in a word of it? When you're behind the wheel, that' something that you cannot afford to do. You need to not only read road signs, but act upon their instructions. You may well save yourself...Learn more

If your vehicle fails you in busy traffic, find the safest area to pull over. Do not try to investigate the problem or repair the vehicle yourself. Contact your management team and wait for assistance. If you have to exit the vehicle, do so on the...Learn more

If you're driving a new or unfamiliar vehicle, get to know where the safety controls are before you set off. Check the location of the headlight switch, windshield wipers, front defroster, and emergency hazard lights. You should also know your hand...Learn more

Driver fatigue can be deceiving. We can sometimes imagine road situations that don't exist. If we react to the imaginary situation, the results can be fatal. if you start feeling tired when driving, pull well off the road and take a nap. This is...Learn more

Reduced visibility on the road can result from darkness, twilight, rain, snow, fog, smoke, and bright sunlight. When judging your speed, slow down enough to maintain a safe stopping distance. However, do not slow down so much that you are a hazard...Learn more

Sleepiness reduces reaction time, decreases awareness and impairs judgment when driving. It is important to be able to recognize the signs of driver fatigue, which include the eyes closing or going out of focus, repeated yawning, irritability,...Learn more

There are certain basic techniques that must be practiced to ensure the safest possible operation of a crane. These include: The driver carrying out a brief check of the crane at the beginning of his shiftLoads should not be left hanging on the hook...Learn more

Internal powered trucks are employed for internal use within a factory. They are highly mobile, very flexible and can be fitted with a variety of attachments. Because of their mobility and flexibility, care must be taken in their use. To maximize...Learn more